Platform Lift Installations
Platform Lift Services
At Future Lift Services, we provide a comprehensive range of platform lift services tailored to meet disabled access lift requirements and the needs of commercial buildings. Our design team ensures every lift solution is efficient, compliant, and seamlessly integrated into your space.
Future Lift Services offers expert platform lift installations, maintenance, and other services. Our team of professionals have years of experience in the industry and is dedicated to ensuring a safe, smooth installation process for all our clients. Contact us today to get started on your next passenger lift project
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What Are Platform Lifts?
Platform lifts provide essential disabled access in public and residential buildings, allowing individuals with impaired mobility to move between levels safely and comfortably. Our lifts meet the latest industry standards and are designed for energy efficiency, ensuring a cost-effective and space-saving solution for our clients.
Vertical lifts are an excellent option for improving accessibility in compliance with the Equality Act. These lifts ensure wheelchair access and allow individuals to travel between different floors with ease. In addition to passenger lifts, we also offer goods lifts for commercial and industrial applications.
We offer a variety of platform lift options to suit different needs:
- Open Platform Lifts: Designed for wheelchair users, these lifts have an open-sided platform for easy access.
- Cabin Platform Lifts: Enclosed cabin lifts provide additional privacy and protection from external elements.
- Low Pit Lifts: Ideal for areas with limited space, these lifts require only a shallow pit for installation.
- Through-Floor Lifts: These lifts travel through a dedicated lift shaft, maximising space efficiency in both commercial and residential settings.
Lift Requirements
When installing and maintaining platform lifts, several key legal requirements and safety standards must be satisfied to ensure lifts are safe and compliant for public use:
- LOLER Compliance: Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), platform lifts used to carry people must undergo thorough examination by a competent person every six months, with regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
- Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations: Platform lifts must meet the requirements of the Machinery Directive, carry CE marking (or UKCA mark), and have an EC declaration of conformity before being marketed in the UK.
- The Equality Act 2010: It’s essential that platform lifts are fully accessible, meeting the standards set out for equality and disabled access.
- Building Regulations Part M: Lifts in public buildings must comply with the Approved Document M for accessibility, which sets out key design and safety provisions for circulation and lift usage.
- Safety Devices & Features: All platform lifts need engineered safety features such as overload sensors, emergency brakes, security on door locks, and robust maintenance protocols to minimise risks.
Future Lift Services manages all safety inspections and documentation, so your platform lift remains fully compliant, maintained, and up to date with the latest regulations.
What Next?
If you are interested in learning more about our platform lift installation services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. One of our friendly team will be more than happy to discuss your options and help you find the best solution for you.
Platform Lift Installations FAQs
What are vertical platform lifts?
A vertical platform lift solution is a type of passenger lift that travels vertically, providing access to different levels in a building for wheelchair users or individuals with impaired mobility. These lifts are vital for disabled access in public buildings and can also be used for residential spaces.
How do commercial platform lifts work?
Commercial platform lifts operate in a similar way to residential lifts. They have a platform that can accommodate individuals using wheelchairs or with impaired mobility, and they travel vertically within a lift shaft or cabin to access different levels in the building.
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How to install a lift?
We advise against DIY lift installations as many non-professionals are not aware of the correct lift installation procedure and regulations.
Are platform lifts suitable for people with disability access needs?
Yes, platform lifts are designed to improve accessibility for individuals with limited mobility, ensuring compliance with disability access regulations. Our lifts offer a safe and convenient solution for navigating different floors.
Can platform lifts be designed to be aesthetically pleasing?
Absolutely. Our design team works to ensure that our platform lifts blend seamlessly into your space, offering aesthetically pleasing solutions without compromising functionality.
Do you have a dedicated team for lift maintenance and repairs?
Yes, our dedicated team of professionals provides expert maintenance and repair services to keep your lift operating efficiently and in compliance with safety regulations.